What Waits in the Woods By Terri Parlato

Terri Parlato captivates readers with the second installment in the Detective Rita Myers series, "What Waits in the Woods." This dark and twisty tale immerses readers in the atmospheric and psychologically rich world of Graybridge, where a young ballet dancer, Esmé Foster, returns home to confront deadly secrets that intertwine past and present.

Esmé, forced to halt her professional ballet career due to an injury, reluctantly returns to her hometown to care for her dying father. However, her homecoming is marred by the murder of her high school friend, Kara Cunningham, found dead in the woods behind their family home. The small town, still haunted by high school dynamics, greets Esmé with unwelcome tensions.

As Esmé grapples with her own past grief and the recent tragedy, she is haunted by dreams of a mysterious figure warning her of impending danger. The connection between Kara's murder and a previous drowning in the woods unravels a web of secrets, lies, betrayal, and deception within the close circle of friends.

Detective Rita Myers takes center stage in the investigation, navigating the complexities of the case to uncover the murderer and their motive. The chilling suburban domestic thriller keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning everything as unexpected plot twists unfold.

Will Esmé be the next target, and can Detective Rita Myers save her before it's too late? The gripping narrative builds suspense, ensuring readers are captivated from beginning to end in this dark and enthralling mystery. 📚❤️